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Rent Increase Notice Laws in West Virginia

We found no West Virginia statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; a month-to-month tenancy can be ended by notice for one full rental period before the end of a period, unless the parties agreed otherwise.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

West Virginia at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy
This research found no West Virginia statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy of less than a year can be ended by notice for one full period before the end of any period (W. Va. Code 37-6-5).

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The rules in West Virginia

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in West Virginia?

Notice for month-to-month increase in West Virginia: No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy. This research found no West Virginia statute setting a rent increase notice period. A periodic tenancy of less than a year can be ended by notice for one full period before the end of any period (W. Va. Code 37-6-5).

Where do the West Virginia rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from W. Va. Code 37-6-5. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The rule does not apply where a special agreement fixes another notice period.

The FindLaw text was current as of January 1, 2024.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.